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CNA938 Rewind - Iran’s leaders facing a storm of crises: Why this wave of protests differs from the past

CNA938 Rewind

The latest wave of protests in Iran marks a significant shift in the country’s social and political landscape. Unlike past uprisings that Tehran quickly contained, this movement is deeply rooted in economic despair and widespread frustration with the regime’s leadership. External pressures – including accusations from Tehran that the United States and Israel are stoking unrest and the spectre of foreign intervention – add complexity to an already volatile situation. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman get an assessment of the situation with Prof Shahram Akbarzadeh, Professor in Middle East and Central Asian Politics, Deakin University

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CNA938 Rewind - What’s new at ART SG 2026

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out what’s new at ART SG, the mega Southeast Asian international contemporary art fair that’s returning with its fourth edition. ART SG co-founder Magnus Renfrew will talk about the standout artworks and artists that are represented by more than 100 galleries. He’ll also discuss how ART SG is partnering with contemporary art platform “S.E.A. Focus” – a first for the fair. Mae Anderson from Art Outreach, a non-profit arts intermediary, will talk about how students and art enthusiasts will get opportunities to gain first-hand exposure to working for international art fairs.

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CNA938 Rewind - How British Imperialism Continues to Shape the World with Sathnam Sanghera

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Sathnam Sanghera, a British journalist & author who was recently in town for the Singapore Writers Festival 2025. Sanghera will talk about how he experienced the annual festival and what it was like meeting readers of his work. He’ll also talk about his non-fiction book “Empireworld” which examines how British imperialism has shaped the lives of billions across the globe, influencing culture, religion, laws, and even everyday habits – from QEII to Band Aid.

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Rethinking how Singaporeans can manage payday pressures 

If you’ve ever found yourself counting down to payday — you’re not alone. Deel’s latest Singapore report found 1 in 2 workers say they’re either struggling financially or just getting by, and 42% say they couldn’t sustain their lifestyle for more than three months if their income stopped. Susan Ng finds out from Slavic Teplitsky, Senior Director of Anytime Pay and Fintech at Deel how earned wage access works, who it helps most, and what guardrails matter. 

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Eastside: Who Gets to Tell Asia’s Stories? 

Asia is often written about, but not always written from within. So who gets to tell Asia’s stories? Susan Ng speaks with Audrey Phoon, Founder and editor-in-chief of Eastside, a platform committed to telling Asian travel stories through Asian voices, and how narrative-led storytelling can change tourism and human stories from the region. 

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CNA938 Rewind - What to know when deciding the route to take post O-levels?

The O-levels Joint Admissions Exercise of JAE will close on Monday (Jan 19) at 4.30pm. It’s a process where GEC ‘O’ Level certificate holders apply for post-secondary courses at Junior Colleges, Polytechnics, Millennia Institute and the Institute of Technical Education. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out the crucial factors in making the decision on which route to take with Grace Lio, Senior Learning & Behavioural Specialist, Mindful Bear

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